From Filipinas inspiring future generations to Matildas stealing Australian spotlight, teams draw World Cup fuel from outside the pitch

Australia players celebrate a tense quarterfinal victory over France, and a whole nation celebrated with them. —REUTERS The quest to achieve something bigger than football in the Women’s World Cup provided enough fuel for countries like the Philippines to achieve historic feats in the tournament being hosted jointly by Australia and New Zealand. Add the …

Filipinas drop by Gilas Pilipinas training

The Philippine women’s football and men’s basketball teams. –SBP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—From one world competitor to another, the Filipinas paid a visit during one of Gilas Pilipinas’ training sessions ahead of the Fiba World Cup.  In a tweet sent out by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, members of the Philippine national women’s football team were …

Filipinas looking to build on Alen Stajcic success

Olivia McDaniel and Jessika Cowart do an autograph signing during the Filipinas homecoming, on Thursday, Aug 3, 2023, at Adidas Brand Center in Makati City. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The Philippine women’s football team is hoping it can carry the knowledge gained from the time under coach Alen Stajcic, who has moved with an Australian top division …

Filipinas arrive home after Women’s World Cup campaign

Philippines players celebrate following the Women’s World Cup Group A soccer match between New Zealand and the Philippines in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (AP Photo/John Cowpland) MANILA, Philippines—The Filipinas have arrived home in the Philippines with warm welcomes. The women’s football team arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, after …